ISLAMABAD: Around 22 wind energy projects of 50 MW each are at different stages of development which upon their completion would help meet energy requirements and achieve development goals.
Out of these, 11 developers have so far completed their feasibility studies, an official at Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) said here on Thursday.
The official said six Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have also acquired generation license from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), three have been awarded tariff and three IPPs are negotiating Energy Purchase Agreements (EPA) and Implementation Agreements (IA) with concerned authorities.
He said wind energy resources are abundantly available across the country that can be effectively and efficiently utilized for economical generation of power. Therefore, wind energy is envisaged as an important ingredient of its future energy mix to meet shortage.
The official said keeping in view the huge potential and the anticipated future energy needs, the government has set a target of at least 5% (to be checked) of the total national power generation capacity i.e. 9700 MW, to be generated through renewable energy technologies, especially through wind energy by year 2030.
He said Zorlu Enerji Pakistan, awarded tariff of US cents 12.1057 per kWh was in process of executing its 50 MW wind power project in Jham-pir, Thatta. Moreover, three companies have acquired their own private land for their 50 MW wind power projects each and are in process of completing their feasibility studies.
He said AEDB was also encouraging use of wind energy for self consumption and grid-spillover. A 150 KW wind turbine installed by a private industry is currently availing the net metering facility.
The official also highlighted the incentives for development of renewable energy for power generation that include Wind Risk, Guaranteed Electricity Purchase, Attractive Tariff, No Import Duties on Equipment, Zero Sales Tax and many more.
He said there exists immense potential of wind energy with approximately 346,000 is available in the country. Potential of around 60,000 MW in Gharo, Keti Bandar wind corridor alone which spreads 60 km along the coastline of Sindh province and more than 170 km deep into the hinterland.
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